University of Akron Wayne College

www.wayne.uakron.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,008

5.91% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,559

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0233%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

80.5%

303 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,361

32.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

9.59%

21 Graduates

About

University of Akron Wayne College is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, OH. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at University of Akron Wayne College were General Organizational Communication (10 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 18 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Akron Wayne College. 22.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 77.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (9 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Wayne College is $7,008, which is $−1,245 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Akron Wayne College was 0.0233%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,289 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Wayne College is $7,008, which is $1,245 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,559.

In 2023, 32% of undergraduate students attending University of Akron Wayne College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,008

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Akron Wayne College was $7,008. The cost of tuition at University of Akron Wayne College is $−1,245 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Akron Wayne College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,559

2023 Value

12.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Akron Wayne College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,559. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Akron Wayne College grew by 12.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Akron Wayne College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,960

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Akron Wayne College was of $12,960 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Akron Wayne College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at University of Akron Wayne College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.1% with respect to 2022, when 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Akron Wayne College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0233%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Akron Wayne College was 0.0233%, which represents 1 out of the 4289 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Akron Wayne College received 303 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.9% annual growth. Out of those 303 applicants, 244 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.5% acceptance rate.

There were 1,361 students enrolled at University of Akron Wayne College in 2023. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Akron Wayne College has an overall enrollment yield of 54.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

244

Accepted Out of 303

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Akron Wayne College was 80.5% (244 admissions from 303 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 5.9%, while admissions declined by 8.61%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Akron Wayne College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

5% of enrolled first-time students at University of Akron Wayne College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Akron Wayne College had a total enrollment of 1,361 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Akron Wayne College is 439 students and the part-time enrollment is 922. This means that 32.3% of students enrolled at University of Akron Wayne College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Akron Wayne College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.2% White, 4.11% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Two or More Races, 1.69% Asian, 1.4% Black or African American, and 0.147% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Akron Wayne College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.9%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Black or African American Female (2.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Akron Wayne College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,361 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Akron Wayne College is 439 and the part-time enrollment is 922. This means that 32.3% of students enrolled at University of Akron Wayne College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Akron Wayne College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Akron Wayne College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), University of Akron Wayne College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Akron Wayne College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,160 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
56 enrolled students
Two or More Races
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Akron Wayne College is 85.2% White, 4.11% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Two or More Races, 1.69% Asian, 1.4% Black or African American, and 0.147% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 65 students (4.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 10 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Akron Wayne College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Akron Wayne College is black or african american (9 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (9 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at University of Akron Wayne College is General Organizational Communication (10 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Akron Wayne College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (18 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College are Other managers (120,223 people), Marketing managers (79,191 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (61,539 people), Customer service representatives (53,586 people), and Market research analysts & marketing specialists (52,679 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College in 2023 are Communications (18 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College are Communications (18 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College are Communications (18 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Akron Wayne College.

General Organizational Communication

Most Common (2023)

10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Akron Wayne College was General Organizational Communication with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Akron Wayne College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at University of Akron Wayne College, which is 3.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (4).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Akron Wayne College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at University of Akron Wayne College in General Organizational Communication, which is 3.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at University of Akron Wayne College in General Organizational Communication, which is 0.286 times less than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

N/A%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from University of Akron Wayne College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, N/A% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 8% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Akron Wayne College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
White
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Akron Wayne College is black or african american (9 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (9 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
8 degrees awarded
White Male
6 degrees awarded
White Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Akron Wayne College is black or african american male (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (6 degrees).

Operations

University of Akron Wayne College employs 2 Associate professors, 1 Instructors and 1 Professors. Most academics at University of Akron Wayne College are Female Associate professor (2), Female Instructor (1), and Male Professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Akron Wayne College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 13 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 7 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Akron Wayne College were Associate professor with 2 employees, Instructor with 1 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Akron Wayne College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 7 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Akron Wayne College was Female Associate professor with 2 employees, Female Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Akron Wayne College.

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